Elfrida Schragen Shares “Potpourri” of Paintings At Delray Beach Public Library
Elfrida Schragen‘s original oil paintings are vibrant! Her “en plein air” style shows us a glimpse of the actual moments, as she captures the atmosphere as well as the subject matter, in time. For inspiration for these particular landscapes, Elfrida draws from her two homes, one in Delray Beach in the USA, and the other in Victoria, BC in Canada – two oceans, different flora and fauna, and flat land verses mountainous terrain. Her portraits are inspired by models and friends and they catch an obvious likeness to her subjects. You can see her artwork at the Delray Beach Public Library through January 22nd. The Rickie Report shares the details about this Free Exhibit and some sneak peeks.
E L F R I D A S C H R A G E N
Solo Exhibit:
“Potpourri”
Delray Beach Public Library
100 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Hours:
Mon – Wed: 9am – 8pm
Thurs. – Sat: 9am – 5pm
Exhibit runs from Now through January 22, 2016
“Bridge At Mounts Botanical Gardens” by Elfrida Schragen
These original oils painted by “Elfrida” are comprised of vibrant portraits, still life, and works created en ”Plein Air” (a style of painting in the outdoors that aims to catch the atmosphere and general tone of a location in a short work time over one or two sessions). For inspiration for these particular landscapes, Elfrida draws from her two homes, one in Delray Beach in the USA, and the other in Victoria, BC in Canada – two oceans, different flora and fauna, and flat land verses mountainous terrain. Her portraits are inspired by models and friends and they catch an obvious likeness to her subjects.
“Come Walk With Me” nay Elfrida Schragen
Elfrida was born in Canada into a family of artists where colour, and design were a constant dinner table subject of conversation. However she trained as a teacher and spent her professional life working with autistic, emotionally disturbed and handicapped children. Although she dabbled in art throughout her teaching career, taking the occasional course and participating in solo and group shows, it has been since her retirement that her art has really become defined. Her explorations include eight years of sculpture, five years working with pastels and finally settling into oil painting as her medium of choice.
“Marina On Salt Spring Island, BC” by Elfrida Schragen
Elfrida Schragen has presented many SOLO shows and participated in group shows in Canada and the USA. Her paintings hang in the Americas and Europe. She enjoys painting portraits from life and photographs and is available for commissioned work. She tells The Rickie Report,” When there is that spark of life in a face, an original peaceful or intriguing design, or a certain play of color or shadow, I feel very excited about the challenge of capturing it on the canvas.”
For more information about Elfrida’s artwork please contact:
Elfrida Schragen
www.elfridasart.com
www.elfridasart.blogspot.ca
elfridaschragen@shaw.ca
561-865-5629 or 561-613-9837
